"Service is the rent we pay for our space on Earth"
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 As of  5/5/2026 there is not a trail wide Fire Ban---HOWEVER: Since there is still NO WATER near Sassafras Hill and Grindstone Gap Campsites - thus NO CAMPFIRES/FIRE BAN at those sites. Careful use of fuel stoves only at those two sites (NO CHARCOAL now or anytime at any site)

Hikers and Backpackers: For planning purposes- The next Department of Natural Resource deer hunt at FDR State Park is set for January 4-6 of 2027.  ALL of FDR State Park  facilities will be closed those days except to the permitted  hunters.  See DNR deer Hunts at FDR State Park on this website for details

FDR State Park and the Pine Mountain Trail are open all year with a few exceptions.
The FDR State Park office is open 8AM to 5PM 7 days a week all year except Christmas Day
​ See our FAQ page and scroll down to "When is the Pine Mountain Trail open"
Any questions call the park office at 706-663-4858 8 am -5pm
Or email us via Contact Us at the bottom of this page

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The Georgia State Parks daily PARK PASS parking fee as of 1/1/2026 went up to $10. The old green SELF PAY boxes have been replaced with QR code SELF PAY signs. Annual Passes and daily paper danglers still available for purchase inside the park office/visitors center. Using the QR code at trailheads you will be required to input your vehicle tag number when paying.  Vehicles parked anywhere in the park will be checked  with a "tag reader" by rangers if they don't see an annual pass or paper dangler pass. So, if you have a in-date Georgia annual pass dangler, they must still be displayed on rear view mirror. No payment/pass bought via QR code or no annual pass/dangler paper pass visible will result in parking citation via US mail. NOTE: The QR code self pay signs are located at most Pine Mountain Trail trailhead parking areas (not at Buzzards Roost nor Overlook Parking Area) .
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​Note: Only ONE permit will be issued for each of the 21 backcountry campsites for an individual/group (thus, you will not have to share a site). 
​Reservations must be made on-line (see Permits and Backpacking on the PMT on this website)  ​